My blogs about Oregon and everything in it.
If you’ve ever found yourself staring out your Portland window, craving a quiet forest escape but overwhelmed by too many trail options — you’re not alone. Whether you’re a visitor hoping to squeeze in some iconic Oregon nature or a local tired of circling the same neighborhood loop, it’s easy to feel stuck. After 30…
There is a reason people call this the “crown jewel” of state parks. At 9,200 acres, it is Oregon’s largest and most diverse state park. To my knowledge, no other state park has a total of ten unique waterfalls, some of which you can actually walk around the back of! It’s one of my favorite…
**This post was updated June 3rd, 2026** Crater Lake is absolutely ridiculous — in the best way. The first time I saw it a decade ago, I thought someone had turned the saturation slider way up on real life. My breath caught in my throat. “Woooowwww,” was the only thing I could utter for a…
I’ve been lucky enough to call Oregon home for most of my life, and let me tell you—this state doesn’t skimp on jaw-dropping beauty. Oregon has a surprising diverse range of ecosystems and climates, and I’ve had the immense pleasure of exploring it all. From high desert landscapes and volcanic peaks to lush rainforests and…
It was just after sunrise when I stepped barefoot onto the cool sand of Manzanita Beach. The fog clung to the tree-lined cliffs, and a dog chased seagulls in the distance as the town slowly woke up behind me. That quiet, golden moment made me fall in love with Oregon’s coast — a place where…
**Updated November 23, 2025** Look — Oregon has a lot going for it. Pine-scented forests, towering waterfalls, craft beer that’ll knock your hiking socks off. But nothing beats sinking into a natural hot spring while mist curls off the water and your worries melt like marshmallows in a campfire. If you’ve been googling “hot springs…
